Agriculture Export Promotion Act of 2025

# Agriculture Export Promotion Act of 2025 Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill would extend two federal programs that help U.S. farmers and agricultural businesses sell their products overseas through 2029 and increase their funding. The Market Access Program (MAP) provides matching funds to help agricultural organizations, cooperatives, and small businesses pay for marketing and promotion activities in foreign countries. The Foreign Market Development (FMD) Program similarly funds overseas marketing, but focuses on promoting generic U.S.

agricultural commodities (like "American wheat") rather than specific branded products. **Who It Affects:** The bill directly benefits U.S. agricultural exporters, including nonprofit trade organizations, state agricultural groups, farming cooperatives, state agencies, and small agricultural businesses. Indirectly, it affects American farmers who rely on export markets to sell their products and rural economies dependent on agricultural trade. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House. No specific provisions regarding funding amounts are detailed in the official summary.